About Benguet Corporation (BGUUF) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Benguet Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, research and development, and production of gold, nickel, lime, and other metallic and nonmetallic mineral projects in the Philippines. It operates through four segments: Mining, Health Services, Logistics, and Others. The company holds interests in the Ampucao Copper-Gold, Pantingan Copper-Gold, Zamboanga Gold, Surigao Coal, and Ilocos Norte and Apayao FTAA prospects in the Philippines. It also develops and sells subdivision lots; trades in construction supplies; and sells water. In addition, the company offers healthcare and diagnostic services; port and shipping, and trucking services; and logistics services to the supply-chain requirements of various industries. Further, it engages in the research, development, real estate, and water projects. The company was incorporated in 1903 and is headquartered in Makati City, the Philippines.
Is BGUUF a good dividend investment in 2026?
BGUUF offers a 2222.22% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 38/100 (High Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
BGUUF DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your BGUUF portfolio grows to $22774.27M vs $12.46M without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
BGUUF dividend growth history & forecast
BGUUF has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2222.22%.
FCF ($331M) is below dividends paid ($1.8B) — risk of cut (FCF: $331M · Dividends est.: $1.8B)
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0× — low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+0.4B → +0.6B → +1.3B
8 / 30 pts
8/30
Net income is positive but trending down — watch for further deterioration
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend sustainability questionable — consider alternative income stocks.
STRAND SCORE
38
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 BGUUF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BGUUF.
Gross yield
2222.22%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1888.89%
Real yield (−CPI)
1886.09%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2222.22%
2219.42%
$222,222 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1888.89%
1886.09%
$188,889 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1777.78%
1774.98%
$177,778 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2222.22%
2219.42%
$222,222 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2027.78%
2024.98%
$202,778 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2222.22%
2219.42%
$222,222 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1666.66%
1663.87%
$166,667 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1888.89%
1886.09%
$188,889 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1555.55%
1552.75%
$155,555 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1636.11%
1633.31%
$163,611 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1555.55%
1552.75%
$155,555 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 BGUUF Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
1yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your BGUUF investment of $0.09/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$1059.40M
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$1059.40M
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in BGUUF for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$1,271
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 BGUUF Dividend Payment Schedule
BGUUF pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 BGUUF vs S&P 500 Average Benchmarks
How BGUUF compares to typical S&P 500 Average averages. (Sector "Basic Materials" not matched — using S&P 500 average)
Benchmark: S&P 500 Average
Dividend Yield▲+2219.22% vs sectorBetter
BGUUF
2222.22%
avg
3.00%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-5.50% vs sectorBelow avg
BGUUF
0.00%
avg
5.50%
Payout Ratio▲-8.00% vs sectorBetter
BGUUF
50.00%
avg
58.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BGUUF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ BGUUF Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Next Earnings Report: 2026-04-30(in 29 days)
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
3.04
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
6/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
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